Kelly Clarkson Gets A Hollywood Star: ‘It Meant So Much’

Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

September 20th, 2022 1:49 PM

Kelly Clarkson received her own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame yesterday (9/19) in Los Angeles. The three American Idol coaches who chose her as the winner in 2002 were there: Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul.

Kelly posted a photo of the event on her Instagram, writing, “Thank you so much @NBC, @americanidol, @atlanticrecords, @kellyclarksonshow, @nbcthevoice, @creativeartistsagency, my personal team/crew, my band, my friends, and family, and all the fans that came out today at The Walk of Fame ceremony it meant so much to have y’all there, and it was so cool to celebrate with y’all! Here’s to the next 20 years!!.”

She closed with, ‘By the way, my star is between Harry Potter and Deadpool ….I dare anyone to top that!”

Several fans responded to the post, including one who wrote, “Well deserved! Thanks for the selfie & autograph #ItsAboutDamnTime.” One fan commented, “Congratulations, you deserved this way a long time ago! Thank you for being such a huge inspiration to me! I’m heading to American Idol, and I thank you for paving such an inspiring path for me! Much love #sofiasunshine.” One more fan responded, “I’m so proud of you, not because of that star, but because of who you are at heart and how hardworking you’ve always been, and how you carved your path through this unforgiving industry as a woman. Just so freaking proud of you, Kelly Clarkson.”

Simon Cowell and Jason Halbert spoke at yesterday’s ceremony. Kelly’s star is the 2,733rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd in front of Ovation Hollywood.

According to its official website, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has proudly hosted the globally iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame since 1960. The Chamber exists to transform business and improve lives. Through the Walk of Fame, the Chamber celebrates the company that transforms us all – the business of entertainment. Entertainment is a unique blend of art and enterprise: elevating and inspiring us all.

10 Kelly Clarkson Songs We Can't Get Out of Our Heads

• 10. “Piece by Piece” (2017)

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  A song was written about the pain her father caused her when he left the family when Kelly was just six years old. The song is actually a sequel to her 2005 song "Because Of You." It's powerful for sure and was also the title of her seventh studio album. The version of this song she sang on ‘American Idol’ in 2017 was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.

• 9. “A Moment Like This” (2002)

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  This song was released as her debut single. Later, it was included in her debut studio album, ‘Thankful’ (2003). "A Moment Like This" was written to be the first single for the winner of the first season of ‘American Idol.’

• 8. “My Life Would Suck Without You” (2009)

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  Reviews for this song were mixed, but TIME named it the best song of 2009.
• 7. “Heartbeat Song” (2015)

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  This beat just won't quit. Lyrically, it’s about meeting someone who restores the narrator’s faith in love.

• 6. “Mr. Know It All” (2011)

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  When this song was first released, Clarkson described the song as a "vocally raw record" and said that she and her producers strove to record her voice as it is heard at live performances, using as little auto-tune processing as possible.

• 5. “Breakaway” (2004)

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  A classic hit pop song. It was initially intended for Avril Lavigne's debut studio album. After being deemed unsuitable for the album, it was passed to Kelly to be recorded as a soundtrack for the film ‘The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.’
• 4. “Miss Independent” (2003)

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  A top ten hit that Clarkson's record label didn't want to release as a single, but Kelly insisted. She co-wrote the song with Christina Aguilera, Rhett Lawrence, and Matt Morris.

• 3. “Since U Been Gone” (2004)

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  This may be the song most closely related to Kelly Clarkson. Clarkson performed "Since U Been Gone" at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards and at the 2006 BRIT Awards. Fun fact: The song was first given to Hilary Duff, but she rejected it because she could not reach its higher notes.

• 2. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” (2012)

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  What a great song to get anyone through a breakup. The song's accompanying music video incorporates the theme of a global flash mob dance, featuring submitted videos of people dancing to the song.
• 1. ” Because of You” (2005)

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  It is just one of the most honest and heartbreaking songs. One line in the song just kills, saying, "My heart can't possibly break / When it wasn't even whole to start with." Kelly's emotional performance of the song on the record is just excellent. Clarkson even wrote the treatment for the video herself to reflect the pain that she felt due to her parents' divorce.

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Author Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

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